Hepatitis B and C Within the Chinese Community in Milan

NCT ID: NCT07241962

Last Updated: 2025-11-21

Study Results

Results pending

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Basic Information

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Recruitment Status

NOT_YET_RECRUITING

Total Enrollment

1000 participants

Study Classification

OBSERVATIONAL

Study Start Date

2025-12-31

Study Completion Date

2026-12-31

Brief Summary

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The goal of this observational study is to assess the effectiveness of targeted screening for Hepatitis B (HBV) and Hepatitis C (HCV) infections in adults aged 18 to 50 from the Chinese community residing in Milan.

The main questions it aims to answer are:

* Does community-based, culturally sensitive screening increase the detection of undiagnosed HBV and HCV infections in this high-risk population?
* What is the level of adherence, satisfaction and awareness regarding rapid testing methods in this community?

Participants will:

* Receive pre-test counseling in Italian or Chinese with the help of an interpreter
* Complete a brief, anonymous questionnaire on demographics, risk factors and awareness of HBV/HCV
* Undergo capillary rapid testing for HBV and/or HCV
* Receive test results during the same visit
* Complete a short post-test satisfaction questionnaire

The study will be conducted in public spaces within Milan's Chinatown, during monthly sessions, until 1,000 participants are enrolled. Each session will last approximately 30-60 minutes per participant.

Detailed Description

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Conditions

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HBV (Hepatitis B Virus) HCV Infection

Study Design

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Observational Model Type

COHORT

Study Time Perspective

CROSS_SECTIONAL

Eligibility Criteria

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Inclusion Criteria

* Adults aged 18 to 50 years
* Self-identified as part of the Chinese community residing in Milan
* Willing and able to provide informed consent
* Willing to undergo HBV and/or HCV rapid screening (capillary blood test)
* Able to complete an anonymous questionnaire on demographics, risk factors and awareness of HBV and HCV infections
* Able to communicate in Italian or Chinese (with interpreter assistance, if needed)

Exclusion Criteria

* Age under 18 or over 50 years
* Not from the Chinese community or not residing in Milan
* Unable to provide informed consent
* Currently undergoing treatment for HBV or HCV, or with previously confirmed diagnosis of HBV or HCV
* Severe mental or physical illness impairing participation or understanding of consent
* Unable to respond to the questionnaire, even with interpreter assistance
* Pregnant women
Minimum Eligible Age

18 Years

Maximum Eligible Age

50 Years

Eligible Sex

ALL

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Yes

Sponsors

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IRCCS Ospedale San Raffaele

OTHER

Sponsor Role lead

Responsible Party

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Federica Invernizzi

Doctor

Responsibility Role PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR

Other Identifiers

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OBS-CHN-2025

Identifier Type: -

Identifier Source: org_study_id

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